International Raft Guide Certification
Valid for 3 Years | International Rafting Federation | $ Custom quote
The IRF Guide Training and Education (GTE) Certification Award is recognized and accepted around the world as proof of whitewater guiding competency, and in some countries it has been adapted as a national standard and requirement. The IRF is also recognized by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the two largest tourism bodies in the world, responsible for establishing and administering commercial raft guide standards. In all cases, the IRF GTE Certification Award serves as an acceptable proof of guide or instructor knowledge and skills when a regional or nationally issued certification is not required. For guides who wish to travel and work on rivers outside of their own country, the IRF GTE Certification Award is often the only certification they will need. (Some countries may still require a guide to obtain a national or regionally issued certification as well.)
Course Details
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This is an assessment of your skills only. There is no instruction included in this assessment for certification.
Offered as a stand alone assessment or a ride along one of your guided trips this assessment looks at your overall river running skills, rescue skills, and safety/prevention skills.
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You must have the ability to guide commercially on the river level you are looking to be assessed at. River Logs are needed as part of your application.
While a swiftwater rescue course is not required it is strongly recommended to gain the rescue skills that will be assessed.
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Upon successful assessment you will receive your IRF guide certificate for the level of river you have been assessed at.
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Fees are variable ranging from 250 to 250+expenses per person. Call us to discuss logistics and to receive a quote.
Schedule Your Custom Assessment
Need a custom assesment? Black Fox Rescue Institute offers the option to schedule custom assesment dates at your location. Let us know what you need and we’ll work with you to set up a custom course that works for you.
FAQs
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Argentina
Austria
Bosnia
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Columbia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Ecudar
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
India
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kenya
Malaysia
Mexico
Nepal
Portugal
Scotland
Slovenia
Spain
Switzerland
Thailand
The Netherlands
Turkey
UK
USA
Zambia
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Being able to chase summer and guide on rivers internationally is a dream for many. Because many countries require IRF certification one of the first steps to guiding in another country is obtaining an assessment and certification as an International Raft Guide at a similar level to the river you would like to work on.
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Getting your IRF River Guide Certification is purely an assessment and verification of your current skills. You will be assessed on skills like boat handling, safety briefing, self rescue, and customer rescue.
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It is possible to set up an assessment for a group but each person will be assessed on their individual river and rescue skills. Each person will receive a certification based on how they preform on the river and with their individual river running skills.
Products
River rescue supplies, products and merchandise.
From the Field…
Rafting is meant to be challenging, exhilarating, and immensely rewarding, especially on such a day when your time on the water is uncomplicated. But, as any guide or outdoor enthusiast can attest, the realities of the river tend to be much more complex than simply having a good day or a bad day, and can wholly depend on how prepared the guide is to adapt to the circumstances that unfold.
Recue Skills for River Guides
River Rescue and River Rescue Advanced provide professional river guides the skills needed to be ready for an International Rafting Federation assessment. Check out the information on these courses to gain the skills you need to guide rivers around the world.
